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ArticleObesity surgery2025

A Transverse Transumbilical Incision for Single-Incision Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Guided by Anatomical Analysis.

Chang Zhang, Kunming Zhou, Zhenya Huang, Hongru Sun, Hongwei Lin

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Chang ZhangDepartment of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Kunming ZhouDepartment of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Zhenya HuangDepartment of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Hongru SunDepartment of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Hongwei LinDepartment of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. obesity_surgery@pumc.edu.cn.

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backgroundSingle-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has been accepted in bariatric surgery due to its cosmetic advantages. However, transumbilical incisions in patients with severe abdominal fat accumulation and musculofascial weakness are associated with higher wound complications. This study introduced a novel transverse umbilical incision through umbilical categorization and anatomical analysis to optimize outcomes.

methodsPatients who underwent transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic bariatric surgeries between January 2022 and March 2023 were enrolled. The umbilical types were categorized based on photographic analysis. The interrectus distance (IRD) and abdominal wall thickness were measured on abdominal CT. The operative characteristics, wound pain, and complications were recorded. The scar condition and patient satisfaction were evaluated.

resultsThe cohort comprised 286 patients with a mean age of 36.0 ± 8.9 years (range 13-66 years) and mean body mass index of 38.9 ± 6.0 kg/m

conclusionThe transumbilical transverse incision method provides surgical safety and satisfactory cosmetic outcomes.

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Bariatric SurgeryLaparoscopyObesity, MorbidUmbilicusAbdominal WallAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPostoperative ComplicationsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBariatric surgeryInterrectus distanceSingle-incision laparoscopic surgeryTransumbilical incisionUmbilical type

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